Scientists believe computers will become more intelligent than human beings. Some people think this development has positive impacts，while others think it is negative. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that government should establish free libraries in each town, while others believe that it is a waste of money since people can obtain information from the Internet at home. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Many people think that the use of mobile phones should be banned in public places like in libraries, shops and on public transports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. However, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Band 5

It is good for people to complete university education because it is very useful for their jobs. If one does not learn in university, he cannot do a lot of works and will not get a job with high income. So, if he is a university graduate, there will be many job chances for him.

Band 6

The access to university serves as a crucial role in individual career development. The evidence of numerous surveys regarding job market shows that the applicants with high academic qualification can avail more opportunities to get highly-paid and decent jobs than those without tertiary education. This is mainly because university education enables one to be much professional and insightful in one certain area ranging from theories to practice, ensuring his or her work performance.

Band 7

University, as is pervasively acknowledge, is a place where individuals are guided by professors and experts to acquire specialized knowledge with regard to one specific domain and to shape critical thinking pattern. Without the access to university, the individuals who intend to get engaged in finance area cannot build knowledge context as to volatility and value at risk, term structure of interest rates, portfolio immunization as well as the capital asset pricing model. Therefore, to pursue a prospective career path, the completion of tertiary education is a pivotal preparation stage.

5. Famous actors and some professional sports celebrities can command a very high salary. Some people think that this is fair because salaries should be based on people’s gifts and talents. Others, however, believe that a person’s salary should be based on their contribution to society.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

6. shops should not be allowed to sell any food and drinks which are proved to be scientifically harmful for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

7. Money for postgraduate research is limited. Financial support from government should only used for scientific research, not the less useful research .To what extent do you agree or disagree?

8. an increasing number of people are changing their careers. What are the reasons? Do you think it is positive or negative?

9. Some people think young people should follow the tradition of the society. Others think young people should be free to behave as individual. Discuss both view points and give you own opinion.

10. In some countries around the world men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?

11. Today, the qualities of life of people in big cities are worse. What are the causes of this problem? Any measures should be taken to solve it?

12. Scientists advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle, but most people continue with unhealthy activities. why do you think it is and what can do with it.

13. Some museums charge visitors for admission, while others think that those places should be free to citizens. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

14. It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects should not worry about producing building as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?

15. Some people think the spread of multinational companies and globalization produce positive efforts to everyone. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?

16. Governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move from large cities to remote areas. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?

17. It is common for some students to take a gap year between high school and university in order to do charitable work abroad in underdeveloped countries. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?

18. some people think that art class should be a compulsory part of high school program. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

19. Food produced by fertilizers and machines is dangerous to human health and local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

20. Charities cannot help everyone in the world. They should only provide aid to people in need in their own countries. Do you agree or disagree?